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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I was happily surprised by this book! When I first picked it up and started reading it I stopped at around page 70 and I couldn't keep reading, it was way too boring hahahah
However, when I discovered Jack Black was the narrator for the audiobook, I decided to give it a try! Besides Jack Black being an amazing reader, all the sounds effects and soundtrack were incredible! It truly brought this book to life! I've been playing Minecraft since I was 9 and when I heard about the plot of this book I was really intrigued. Anyway, okay book with a really good message! And it brought me back to late Sunday nights in 2011 when all I did was play Minecraft (:
"This is my home, too, and I'll carry its memories in my heart, because even if I don't find the answers I'm searching for, it's the searching that really matters."
What I've learned from The World Of Minecraft:
1. Keep going, never give up.
2. Panic drowns thought.
3. Don't assume anything.
4. Think before you act.
5. Details make the difference.
6. Just because the rules don't make sense to you doesn't mean that they don't make sense.
7. Figuring out the rules turns them from enemies into friends.
8. Be grateful for what you have.
9. It's not wisdom that counts but wisdom under pressure.
10. Too much confidence can be as dangerous as having none at all.
11. Take life in steps.
12. Friends keep you sane.
13. Conserve your resources.
14. Tantrums never help.
15. Nothing clears the mind like sleep
16. When looking for solutions, beating yourself up isn't one of them.
17. Don't dwell on mistakes; learn from them.
18. Great risk Lancôme with great rewards.
19. Fear can be conquered. Anxiety must be endured.
20. Courage is a full-time job.
21. When the world changes, you've got to change with it.
22. Always be aware of your surroundings.
23. There's nothing wrong with careful curiosity.
24. Take care of your environment, so it can take care of you.
25. Just because someone looks like you doesn't automatically make them a friend.
26. Just because someone doesn't look like you doesn't automatically make them an enemy.
27. Everything comes at a price. Especially if that price is your conscience.
28. It's not failure that matters, it's how you recover.
29. When you're trying to tell yourself something, listen.
30. Questions don't stay put; you can't just walk away from them.
31. Never put off the boring but important chores.
32. Sometimes you have to compromise an ideal in order to save it.
33. Books make the world bigger.
34. Revenge hurts only you.
35. Knowledge, like a seed, needs the right time to bloom.
36. Growth doesn't come from a comfort zone, but from leaving it.
However, when I discovered Jack Black was the narrator for the audiobook, I decided to give it a try! Besides Jack Black being an amazing reader, all the sounds effects and soundtrack were incredible! It truly brought this book to life! I've been playing Minecraft since I was 9 and when I heard about the plot of this book I was really intrigued. Anyway, okay book with a really good message! And it brought me back to late Sunday nights in 2011 when all I did was play Minecraft (:
"This is my home, too, and I'll carry its memories in my heart, because even if I don't find the answers I'm searching for, it's the searching that really matters."
What I've learned from The World Of Minecraft:
1. Keep going, never give up.
2. Panic drowns thought.
3. Don't assume anything.
4. Think before you act.
5. Details make the difference.
6. Just because the rules don't make sense to you doesn't mean that they don't make sense.
7. Figuring out the rules turns them from enemies into friends.
8. Be grateful for what you have.
9. It's not wisdom that counts but wisdom under pressure.
10. Too much confidence can be as dangerous as having none at all.
11. Take life in steps.
12. Friends keep you sane.
13. Conserve your resources.
14. Tantrums never help.
15. Nothing clears the mind like sleep
16. When looking for solutions, beating yourself up isn't one of them.
17. Don't dwell on mistakes; learn from them.
18. Great risk Lancôme with great rewards.
19. Fear can be conquered. Anxiety must be endured.
20. Courage is a full-time job.
21. When the world changes, you've got to change with it.
22. Always be aware of your surroundings.
23. There's nothing wrong with careful curiosity.
24. Take care of your environment, so it can take care of you.
25. Just because someone looks like you doesn't automatically make them a friend.
26. Just because someone doesn't look like you doesn't automatically make them an enemy.
27. Everything comes at a price. Especially if that price is your conscience.
28. It's not failure that matters, it's how you recover.
29. When you're trying to tell yourself something, listen.
30. Questions don't stay put; you can't just walk away from them.
31. Never put off the boring but important chores.
32. Sometimes you have to compromise an ideal in order to save it.
33. Books make the world bigger.
34. Revenge hurts only you.
35. Knowledge, like a seed, needs the right time to bloom.
36. Growth doesn't come from a comfort zone, but from leaving it.
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Listened to this with the kids. They all loved it and were absolutely hooked. It struck me as a Minecraft version of Robinson Crusoe.
It's like a children's version of the [b:The Martian|18007564|The Martian|Andy Weir|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1413706054l/18007564._SY75_.jpg|21825181]. The story itself wasn't bad, but the life lessons for each chapter were a little too on the nose for an older reader. But for the younger reader who's a fan of the Minecraft, it would be an excellent read with valuable lessons.
As a Minecraft enjoyer, I enjoyed this novel. It felt good to go into a book with an understanding of the world mechanics. I kept nodding along as he discovered how to craft and how things worked. It was a bit too childish, in my opinion, which I get, it's a child's book. But I've read loads of kids books that were more mature than this. I think they forget that plenty of adults enjoy Minecraft, too.
While I can respect the gumption of writing a completely gameplay accurate Minecraftified Robinson Crusoe isekai, I can only see this appealing to obsessed under 10s. The unnamed protagonist learns a series of lessons about life and solving problems, but it really is just a textual Minecraft let's play. The concept is funny at first, but rapidly runs out of steam. I got a brief chuckle out of the 1.9 (combat) update applying, but that was about it. The audiobook is apparently read by Jack Black, perhaps that could enliven it a bit.
funny
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What began as a road trip diversion with my nephew turned into me actively listening to Jack Black’s every word as he slipped life lessons in between talking to a cow
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes